Here Comes the Sun

Description

Top Reasons to Book this Gorgeous Home:

* 2 Blocks from the Beach - Catch the Free Trolley (seasonal)

* One house away from the Lagoon Pool

* Pet Friendly Property (Add'l $100 fee)

* Gated neighborhood, Huge Lagoon Pool (seasonally heated), Hot Tub

* Snorkel the Dolphin Reef-more info under Area Attractions below

* Destin Commons is right across Hwy 98

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

Step into Here Comes the Sun, nestled in the delightful Villages of Crystal Beach. This expansive three-story residence provides ample space, making it ideal for multiple families. Featuring five bedrooms and four bathrooms, it effortlessly caters to larger groups. Revel in the breathtaking views from two balconies, and discover kitchenettes on both the second and third levels. The master suite, situated on the second floor, boasts a private balcony, an ensuite bathroom with a garden tub and stand-up shower, a wet bar and a king bed. Additionally, the second floor hosts a queen guest room. The first floor accommodates a queen guest room, while the third floor welcomes a king guest room and 2 twin-over-twin bunk beds. For added convenience, a living room loft on the third floor offers a sitting area and a kitchenette. This residence comfortably houses 14 guests. Come and craft cherished memories at Here Comes the Sun, where comfort, luxury, and an unforgettable beach vacation await you.

*This property does not allow groups of adults under age 25. No Exceptions.*

*All pets are subject to approval. To ensure compliance with property policies, please provide the reservations team with your pet’s breed within 24 hours of booking.*

*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates*

Snowbird Season runs from November thru February. For a quote, select an arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and a departure date (must be the 1st day of a subsequent month). Contact us for alternate date requests and further assistance! All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee.

2025 Pool heating schedule: March 1-April 26, 2025; Thanksgiving week; Christmas week; New Years week.
HOA-provided Trolley Schedule 2025: March 1-April 26, 2025; Memorial Day weekend through Oct. 31.

The Bed Setup:

1st Floor: Queen Bedroom

2nd Floor: King Master Suite + Kitchenette
2nd Floor: Queen Bedroom

3rd Floor: King Bedroom
3rd Floor: 2 Twin Bunkbeds
Livingroom Loft: Sleeper Sofa

Villages of Crystal Beach is an exclusive, gated community only a few blocks from the beautiful blue waters and white sandy beaches of Destin. You can make the walk on foot or hop on the free seasonal trolley service (Memorial Day through Labor Day): they will even pick you up at the house and drop you off right at the beach! The pool area at Villages of Crystal Beach is a vacation must! The lagoon-style zero-entry pool is 30,000 square feet of gorgeous, sparkling clear water. There is a spa, tropical landscaping, and plenty of seating areas. It also has surround sound and a flat-screen TV to help you relax and unwind.

Please note that there are parking restrictions within the Villages of Crystal Beach. There are two parking spaces available in the driveway of the home. Trailers, RV's, boats, golf carts, and motorcycles are not allowed within the community gates; alternate parking arrangements will need to be made for these items.

Area Attractions:

There are wonderful shops and restaurants close by and great attractions such as golf courses, Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park, boating, fishing, and water sports!

Close by is Destin Commons, a beautifully landscaped, pedestrian-friendly area and a great family venue where children will love to play in the interactive water fountains. Also, for the younger guests, a nautically/pirate-themed outdoor playground features a 1,750 square foot soft play area with various creatures from the sea, slides, and a treasure chest! Destin Commons also has a mini train for the kids. Destin Commons features over 75 shops and restaurants, including Godiva Chocolates, AMC Movie Theaters, and Bass Pro Shop.

If you are near Miramar Beach, the snorkelers in your group will love the new artificial reef called Dolphin Reef, deployed in 2017. Located just 685 feet straight out from the Miramar Regional Public Beach Access (by Pompano Joe's), it is becoming a haven for sea life. Each of the 4 snorkeling reefs comprises 40 acres of permitted sea bottom. The Dolphin Reef is at a depth of 12-20 feet. We strongly recommend that snorkelers use a kayak, paddleboard, or other flotation device when visiting the snorkel reefs. Sea conditions can and do change quickly and often. Enjoy!

Availability Calendar

Bedding

Guest Bedroom 1- 1st floor

Sleeps: 2

1 Queen

Guest Bedroom 2- 2nd Floor

Sleeps: 2

1 Queen

Guest Bedroom 3- 3rd Floor

Sleeps: 2

1 King

Guest Bedroom 4- 3rd Floor

Sleeps: 4

2 Twin Over Twin Bunk

Master Bedroom- 2nd Floor

Sleeps: 2

1 King

Attached Bathroom

Sleeper Sofa-3rd Floor

Sleeps: 2

1 Sleeper Sofa

Amenities 30

Entertainment

Television

Facility Amenites

Community Pool

Featured Amenities

Pool
Snowbird Friendly

Inside Amenities

Air Conditioning
Bathroom Essentials
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Ceiling Fan
Central Air Conditioning
Dryer
Free Wifi
Heating
Hot Water
Iron & Ironing Board
Laptop Friendly Work Space
Linens Provided
Living Room
Shampoo
Shower
Smoke Detector
Washer

Outside Amenities

Balcony
Free Parking
Outdoor Furniture
Patio/Deck
Private Entrance

Pool and Spa

Heated Pool
Hot Tub
Outdoor Pool

View and Location

Walk to Beach

Location

Reviews 5 (28)

This home was a pleasure to stay in. Had the real feel of a high-end yet comfy and relaxing home. Lots of space and close to everything! Thanks for the wonderful time for my family’s vacation!
- Posted: 5/6/2025

Thank you for your excellent review, Kennith! We're pleased to hear that you found the home to be high-end yet comfortable, and that it provided ample space for your family. It's great that the location worked well for your vacation. We would love to welcome you back for another wonderful stay! RealJoy Vacations Team!
Real Joy staff

Great house and village!
- Posted: 4/11/2025

The location was excellent, with a short walking distance to the beach. The grandkids loved the pool more than the beach. Attractions, shopping and dining were all readily available for any type of need. Hosts were responaive and excellent.
- Posted: 4/19/2025

Great location, perfect for families.
- Posted: 12/31/2024

Timothy, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad you found our location to be great for families. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

family, friends and fun

Very nice house...Lots of privacy. Pool wasn't heated. Florida was colder than Home...Oklahoma. Its 3 stories, which I had to get use to the stairs Very nice property. Would book again.
- Posted: 10/22/2024

Pam, Thank you for the 5-star review. We hope you enjoyed your stay despite the unexpected weather. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

There was not a single hot pad holder in the condo. As a grandmother of 5 grandchildren under the age of 4, I appreciate the toddler cups, plates, utensils and toys for toddlers. We had an awesome week.
- Posted: 10/30/2024

Great Getaway

Here Comes the Sun was very spacious, clean, and in a great location within waking distance to the beach.
- Posted: 10/11/2024

Cousins Trip!

Myself, 3 adult cousins and our children had a wonderful time! Property had the perfect amount of space.
- Posted: 9/9/2024

Ashley, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're so glad to hear you and your cousins had a wonderful time and found the space perfect for your stay. We hope to welcome you all back again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Amazing house!

Perfect layout and lots of amenities… We will definitely be coming back
- Posted: 10/7/2024

Joshua, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the layout and amenities to your liking. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Amazing house, it was perfect and had everything we needed! Will definitely be back
- Posted: 10/6/2024

Beautiful House and Great Neighborhood

We loved the house, the location, and the neighborhood pool and walkability. What we did not love and why we will not return to Destin was the harassment we received by the "private beach owners". We felt like the property did not disclose that when you walk to the beach near this house, there is only about 40 feet of public beach available. If you put your chair in any other section, you will be told by the "private beach owner" that you are not allowed to put your chair there and have to move. This happened to our family at two different access points. Destin has created a hostile environment for visitors and homeowners at the beach. If order to get a spot on the beach, you have to rent a condo or pay an outrageous amount of money to rent chairs and umbrella from these private beach owners. We would never buy a house in Destin now as a retirement home because the rules in this county as so ridiculous. Go anywhere else but Destin is my recommendation. It's a real shame because this property is really lovely. By the way, we looked up these ordinances and it's really a grey area and if someone had the money to take it to court, we believe that the county and all these private beach owners would lose. Just my two cents.
- Posted: 9/26/2024

Amy, Thank you for the 5- star review! We’re glad you loved the house and the neighborhood. It’s unfortunate to hear about your experience with beach access. Our sugary white sand is a big part of your visit! Many guests enjoy Tarpon Beach Access, another access very close in proximity, that boasts over 300 ft of beach access. We hope you’ll give Destin another chance!
Real Joy staff

It was great.

Everything was great.
- Posted: 9/2/2024

Laurie, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Great
- Posted: 9/2/2024

This specific unit was very well taken care of and enough room for my big family. Upon arrival everything was in its place and organized. There was lots of fun things to do in the area and the walk to the beach was easy as well with walkable sidewalks. This house had everything we needed from kitchen utensils and beach toys for the kids. SunJoy team was also very nice and helpful
- Posted: 8/26/2024

Yamilette, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're so glad to hear that the unit was well-maintained and accommodated your family's needs. It's great to know that you enjoyed the amenities and the convenient location near the beach. The RealJoy team strives to provide an exceptional experience, so we're thrilled that you felt well-supported during your stay. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Home was across the street from the community pool and walking distance to the beach. The house was very spacious and accommodated 8 of us comfortably. All of shopping needs were just a quick drive away. The home was exactly what the photos showed and we would definitely return to this property again!
- Posted: 7/18/2024

Darren, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're so pleased to hear that the home exceeded your expectations and that you and your group were comfortable during your stay. We look forward to your return. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Beautiful spacious house to stay in. Close to the beach and stores. Loved the area.
- Posted: 7/1/2024

Karen, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the spacious house and its convenient location near the beach and stores. We hope you'll join us again soon to explore the area further. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

It was an amazing place to stay. We had a large family and they all slept comfortably. The pool was our favorite… it was walkable and not so crowded. Everything in the house was organized and very clean. Temperature was good inside. Overall 10/10
- Posted: 6/23/2024

Missy, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear that your family had a comfortable and enjoyable stay with us. The pool area seems to have been a particular highlight, and we're glad you found the house to be well-organized and clean. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Great place! Walking distance to beach and close to pool. Localized to restaurants and many amenities close by. Place was just as described with plenty of room. Easy check in and no issues getting in property.
Overall my family and I had a great time!
- Posted: 6/20/2024

Andrea, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the location, amenities, and ease of check-in. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Excellent

The property was as advertised, exceptionally clean and thoroughly furnished with utensils, appliances (plenty of hair dryers), and household items. The owners even welcomed us with a bottle of wine. Had to borrow a corkscrew from the neighbor though. The refrigerator was inoperative and the replacement was situated in the entryway. Since it wasn’t connected to a water supply there was no ice available. A minor inconvenience. The pool was great and the ease of access to the beach was fantastic. Highly recommended.
- Posted: 6/16/2024

My family and I really enjoyed our stay! We had 11 people and the house was plenty big enough for everyone. House was as described and RealJoy sent me several messages throughout my stay letting me know they were there if I needed anything. There are A LOT of steps if you’re staying on the third floor but that wasn’t a huge issue. We had no complaints and would stay again!
- Posted: 6/7/2024

Josh, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're delighted to hear that your family enjoyed their stay and that the house was spacious enough to accommodate everyone. We appreciate your feedback about the number of steps, and we're glad it wasn't a major issue. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Todo maravilloso
- Posted: 5/30/2024

Ricardo, Gracias por la revisión de 5 estrellas. Estamos encantados de saber que tuvo una experiencia maravillosa con nosotros. Esperamos que te unas a nosotros nuevamente pronto. Gracias por elegir RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

We had a few issues with kinda dirty floors on the main level and a few bugs but it is Florida so you can’t always prevent the bugs. Real Joy was very prompt in responding to anything we needed or any questions we had and we had a great stay and would definitely stay again!
- Posted: 5/16/2024

Very responsive and easy check in. Provided complementary wine. Very specific check out instructions.
- Posted: 4/21/2024

Adrian, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your stay. It's great to hear you appreciated the easy check-in and complimentary wine. We aim to make your experience as enjoyable as possible and are glad you found our instructions clear. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Beautiful house very spacious neat and clean walking distance to the beach we didn’t have to drive far at all to go to stores/ restaurants
- Posted: 4/1/2024

Stephanie, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. We're thrilled to hear that the location and cleanliness of the house met your expectations and made your stay convenient and enjoyable. We look forward to hosting you again soon for another wonderful beach getaway. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Stayed with 2 families (4 parents, 4 kids) & a grandparent. First floor bedroom was great for grandparent, second floor for parents, and third floor for kids - it's a LOT of steps! Plenty of space for everyone. Really well furnished kitchen with everything we needed to cook meals. Super easy 0.5mi walk to the beach. Only watch outs (none of which would stop us from returning): There are NO beach/pool towels - bring your own (glad we asked ahead of time!), there are minimal pillows (like 2 on a king bed) - so bring extras if you need, the one hottub is TINY in comparison to the number of houses who use it and many times there wasn't space to get in it, and the pool "security" is SERIOUS - no balls, food/drink, inflatables for kids over 12, etc. Overall, a GREAT stay and would return. Super responsive hosts!
- Posted: 3/29/2024

Cindy, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. It sounds like your stay was comfortable and well-suited for everyone, with plenty of room and a well-equipped kitchen. You should have gotten an email before your arrival letting you know that we do not provide beach towels. They tend to walk off. Next time, let us know if you need extra pillows and we'll be happy to bring some. We're glad you had a great stay and found our team responsive! We hope to see you again. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Great property and location

Enjoyed our stay, will definitely be back.
- Posted: 3/13/2024

Jennifer, Thank you for the 5-star review! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and found the property and location great. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Plenty of room for our family of 11. Clean rental. Kids enjoyed the layout of 3 floors. Close to the pool. So many shops and restaurants nearby. Near Henderson Beach State park. Responsive hosts. We would stay here again !
- Posted: 3/16/2024

Carol, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your experience. We're thrilled to hear there was plenty of room for your family, and that the clean rental, layout, and location near the pool, shops, restaurants, and Henderson Beach State Park made your stay enjoyable. We're glad our management team was responsive to your needs, and we'd love to welcome you back for another visit. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

We stayed at Here Comes the Sun for all of Feb. Great stay!
Internet access was fast and reliable - even with 4 people using it.
We loved the location. 10 min walk to the beach. House had one of the best lots in Crystal Villages neighborhood. Gated community so not much traffic. It was close to pool (but not too close) and the back gate.
We walked to several restaurants. Our favorites were Captain Dave’s for the food/view and Crab Trap outdoor area and the Rooftop Bar in Henderson Lodge for food and awesome sunsets.
House and beds were comfortable and had everything we needed. 3rd floor balcony was a great place to read a book and had shade to keep it cool.
RealJoy’s communication, responsiveness and professionalism couldn’t have been better. During our stay, they replaced a toaster and brought gas for the grill within 10 min of being notified. They even cleaned the carpeting which we were very appreciative of.
Very happy our choice and looking forward to going back next year.
- Posted: 3/2/2024

Jane, Thank you for the 5-star review. It sounds like your stay at Here Comes the Sun was fantastic, from the reliable internet and great location to the comfort of the house and our responsive service. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the local dining and the peacefulness of the gated community. Your satisfaction and positive experience are what we strive for, and we're excited to welcome you back next year. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

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